SHAWN Albert, called “Dexter” or “Rastaman” was shot and killed Sunday night during a robbery at Onderneeming sandpit, Essequibo Coast.

The 39-year-old man, a father of one, was a resident of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara.
Police said investigations revealed that “Albert, and one Decklon Lees, are employed with Lins Bakery located at 247 South Road, Georgetown as a driver and salesman respectively.”

On Sunday, about 18:45 hrs, both Albert and Lees went to Pam John shop at Church Street, Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast, to sell pastries at which time Albert was driving motor bus GWW 1783.

When they were finished, two masked men approached and one pointed a hand gun at Lees and told him to hand over what he had while the other suspect went to Albert who was still in the bus.

A scuffle ensued with Lees and the suspect who had the gun. He discharged about three rounds in Lees’ direction, causing him to take cover while telling Albert to drive.

Albert drove and crashed into a nearby fence and the bus came to a halt while the two suspects made good their escape. Lees then checked and discovered about $60,000 to $70,000, which was in the bus, missing.

Albert was then taken to the Suddie Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His body was examined but no wound was seen.

The body is at the Suddie Hospital Mortuary awaiting autopsy as investigations continue.

Residents related that Albert was warned in the past to avoid selling in the sandpit area at late hours since a number of criminal elements frequent there.